bungee tool

[John Loftus]

Hello Folks,
I'm restoring a 1940 BC 65. Does anyone have a landing gear bungee tool I can rent or borrow? I've never installed the bungees so some helpful hints would be appreciated. I live in Maryland.
Thanks,
John Loftus

[Hank Jarrett]

I am about 100 miles due south of you at KSFQ and have one. Have you ever done bungees before? It is a lousy drive but not a bad flight. Are they close to needing replacement or are you grounded?

Hank

[John Loftus]

Hi Hank,
Thanks for the quick response. I haven't done bungees before. The A&P I'm working with has a PA-12 and I'm sure he'll help. I think the bungee arrangements are similar.
Are you offering to fly up here? That's above and beyond the call! I'll happily pay the postage to send the tool.
I should be ready to install the bungees within two weeks.
Take care,
John

[Hank Jarrett]

I was going to say I was in annual right now so flying up would be delayed a bit. I doubt I will be ready in two weeks. First time I read your response I read two years! THAT would certainly not be a problem! Is your T the only plane available? It looks like a fun short cross country. Mailing is possible, but flying is more fun! Especially when we are so close.

[3Dreaming]

Hank, his airplane is in restoration, and not flyable.

[Hank Jarrett]

I have the tool. If I can plan a trip up it would be fun to do a bungee change (I am a masochist). If he is ready too soon I should be able to mail unless someone is closer.

Hank

[3Dreaming]

I have the tool. If I can plan a trip up it would be fun to do a bungee change (I am a masochist). If he is ready too soon I should be able to mail unless someone is closer.

Hank

I think it would much better to ship the tool instead of hauling the airplane to you on a trailer to install the bungees.

[Hank Jarrett]

I was thinking more like flying up with the tool. ;-)

[astjp2]

If Hank is not able to take care of you, I have a loaner that you just pay shipping each way. Tim

[John Loftus]

Hank,
Unfortunately I don't have access to another airplane. I think the best course is to mail the tool. I'll reimburse the postage of course. Does that sound like a plan?
When I get my airplane flying I'd like to come to your place for a visit.

Tim,
Thank you very much for your offer.
John

[Hank Jarrett]

Let me know when you need it and I will ship it (might want to use a PM to send your address unless you really like getting all kinds of strange mail!). If it looks like I can break free and the weather is good I might be able to deliver. Like I said, looks like a nice 1 hour XC for the Taylorcraft. If something falls apart Tim is also a good option.

Hank

[astjp2]

Usps flat rate box, packed in foam, pack it good or it will blow out the box. Tim

[Robert Lees]

Every Taylorcraft owner/operator should have one.
Or every EAA Chapter? Have you checked yours, John?

[edit: I don't mean to be rude or to teach Granny; just checking, that's all!]

[Hank Jarrett]

Usps flat rate box, packed in foam, pack it good or it will blow out the box. Tim

Got to admit it has almost blown out of my hands a couple of times. Nice well made HEAVY tool!

Hank

[Hank Jarrett]

Every Taylorcraft owner/operator should have one.
Or every EAA Chapter? Have you checked yours, John?

[edit: I don't mean to be rude or to teach Granny; just checking, that's all!]

If we can ever get the regional clubs going again we should AT LEAST have one in each region as well as some scales to weigh planes. I remember some really good times when we would get together for routine maintenance when Virginia Carolina's Taylorcraft Owners was active. Actually kind of fun to have three o four planes lined up doing oil changes together before going in for a good BBQ!

Hank

ANY excuse to get together! Owner assist annuals were a BLAST!!